SALES MANAGER

Sales Manager

Job Category : Sales & Marketing Requisition Number : SALES004613 Showing 1 location Job Details

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Sales : Accountable for achieving business revenue goals in Rooms, Food and Beverage and auxiliary revenues through established goals.

Solicit and prospect new and existing accounts while developing and maintaining excellent client relationships. Responsible for selling / coordinating / detailing meeting space and food and beverage service at applicable hotels.

Develop and deliver account strategy relating to overall hotel performance.

Revenue Optimizing : Responsible for effectively managing Rooms and Catering revenue by utilizing market industry data and knowledge to secure appropriate businesses to maximize hotel profitability through active Rooms and Catering Yield processes.

Works on pricing and mix of business. Has an understanding of market fluctuations and trends.

Technical Acumen : Responsible for utilizing sales tools / systems to accurately identify, forecast and communicate sales data.

Ensures the integrity of sales data by documenting information in CI / TY on a daily basis. Utilizes sales tools such as Hoteligence, reader boards, and other market intelligence to drive business.

Guest Service : Responsible for client satisfaction by ensuring the clients needs and concerns are responded to in a courteous and timely manner.

Ensures effective communication of client needs from sales to appropriate operational departments. Provides follow-up calls and correspondence to clients to encourage repeat business / customer referrals.

Training : Utilizes available resources and adheres to CSM training policies. Ensures all company, brand, and department-specific training requirements are met.

Implement training philosophies and processes.

Self / Workload Management : Responsible for effective self / workload management. Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication skills.

Promotes collaboration and a positive, professional work environment. Attends all daily, weekly and / or monthly department / hotel meetings to ensure proper communication / planning occurs.

Adheres to all CSM Standard Operating Procedures. Must be flexible in work schedule as needed.

Safety / Risk Management : Ensures a clean and safe work environment to maintain standards per CSM, brand, local, state and federal regulations.

Follows all CSM procedures for guest / associate incidents. Knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education : High school diploma or GED required. College degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : 2+ years of sales experience required, in a full-service hotel of comparable market or rate position.

Must be detail-oriented, have the ability to communicate well with all levels within and outside the organization, and be able to problem-solve with employees and guests.

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